He is the master of turntables and spins tracks in amazing ways. He started at a young age as Chetas Shah but later gained popularity with his work and is now known as DJ Chetas. With over 80,000 subscribers on YouTube and association with T-Series, he is juggling music with his family business. He is currently working on a few remixes and tells Anila Kurian that he hopes to put Indian music on the international map.
Have you always wanted to be a DJ?
I have a family business that I knew that I needed to be a part of as I am the only son. But Istarted the journey of becoming a DJabout 12 years ago when I participated in a college competition and was selected in the 'Top 3' category. Now I am juggling the family business with DJing.
I have a family business that I knew that I needed to be a part of as I am the only son. But Istarted the journey of becoming a DJabout 12 years ago when I participated in a college competition and was selected in the 'Top 3' category. Now I am juggling the family business with DJing.
How does it feel to be known as a mashup DJ?
WhenI decided to mash popular songs and present it to T-series, they thought it would be a great idea. That's when Salman Khan's mashup, 'Cocktail' mashup, 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' and many others came into play. It's great that I can mix songs in such a way that those who know the song and those who don't can enjoy it equally.
WhenI decided to mash popular songs and present it to T-series, they thought it would be a great idea. That's when Salman Khan's mashup, 'Cocktail' mashup, 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' and many others came into play. It's great that I can mix songs in such a way that those who know the song and those who don't can enjoy it equally.
Your favourite mashup so far.
The 'Breakup mashup' is my favourite. I have received the maximum views for it on YouTube and it took me about six months to release that. I believe that it is a meaningful track, has a feel-good emotion to it and the music connects with everyone.
The 'Breakup mashup' is my favourite. I have received the maximum views for it on YouTube and it took me about six months to release that. I believe that it is a meaningful track, has a feel-good emotion to it and the music connects with everyone.
Explain your working style.
It definitely is hard to mash the songs and make them sound good. That's why I always have a theme in mind before I start working. Iwould put the songs I think will match the theme and ensure that the lyrics gel well with each other.
It definitely is hard to mash the songs and make them sound good. That's why I always have a theme in mind before I start working. Iwould put the songs I think will match the theme and ensure that the lyrics gel well with each other.
How do you plan to take Indian music on a global platform.
Istarted the campaign #TakeIndiaToWorld when I was listed in the 'Top 100 DJs' in the world. The ranking has definitely grown higher this year —Iam Top 33 now. Ithink it is important that the world knows that our music is also good and one can also dance to it.
Istarted the campaign #TakeIndiaToWorld when I was listed in the 'Top 100 DJs' in the world. The ranking has definitely grown higher this year —Iam Top 33 now. Ithink it is important that the world knows that our music is also good and one can also dance to it.
Your future projects.
I'm currently working on a lot of remixes. I'm also trying to make old school music appealing for the youngsters, so the mixing will take a lot of time. It's important that the medley is the same but the sound is what the listeners will enjoy.
I'm currently working on a lot of remixes. I'm also trying to make old school music appealing for the youngsters, so the mixing will take a lot of time. It's important that the medley is the same but the sound is what the listeners will enjoy.
If you could change one thing about the music industry, what would it be?
People don't respect DJs in the country and the amount of work they put into the music. There is no award category for the best remixes here.I am doing my best to prove that DJs are as important as any other musicians in the industry.
People don't respect DJs in the country and the amount of work they put into the music. There is no award category for the best remixes here.I am doing my best to prove that DJs are as important as any other musicians in the industry.
Three things we don't know about you.
Everyone thinks a DJusually listens to dance numbers but I prefer soulful music. Monopoly is one of my favourite board games, especially because I win. If you were to raid my cupboard, you will find clothes that are mostly dark in colour.
Everyone thinks a DJusually listens to dance numbers but I prefer soulful music. Monopoly is one of my favourite board games, especially because I win. If you were to raid my cupboard, you will find clothes that are mostly dark in colour.
He is the master of turntables and spins tracks in amazing ways. He started at a young age as Chetas Shah but later gained popularity with his work and is now known as DJ Chetas. With over 80,000 subscribers on YouTube and association with T-Series, he is juggling music with his family business. He is currently working on a few remixes and tells Anila Kurian that he hopes to put Indian music on the international map.
Have you always wanted to be a DJ?
I have a family business that I knew that I needed to be a part of as I am the only son. But I started the journey of becoming a DJ about 12 years ago when I participated in a college competition and was selected in the 'Top 3’ category. Now I am juggling the family business with DJing.
I have a family business that I knew that I needed to be a part of as I am the only son. But I started the journey of becoming a DJ about 12 years ago when I participated in a college competition and was selected in the 'Top 3’ category. Now I am juggling the family business with DJing.
How does it feel to be known as a mashup DJ?
When I decided to mash popular songs and present it to T-series, they thought it would be a great idea. That’s when Salman Khan’s mashup, 'Cocktail’ mashup, 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ and many others came into play. It’s great that I can mix songs in such a way that those who know the song and those who don’t can enjoy it equally.
When I decided to mash popular songs and present it to T-series, they thought it would be a great idea. That’s when Salman Khan’s mashup, 'Cocktail’ mashup, 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ and many others came into play. It’s great that I can mix songs in such a way that those who know the song and those who don’t can enjoy it equally.
Your favourite mashup so far.
The 'Breakup mashup’ is my favourite. I have received the maximum views for it on YouTube and it took me about six months to release that. I believe that it is a meaningful track, has a feel-good emotion to it and the music connects with everyone.
The 'Breakup mashup’ is my favourite. I have received the maximum views for it on YouTube and it took me about six months to release that. I believe that it is a meaningful track, has a feel-good emotion to it and the music connects with everyone.
Explain your working style.
It definitely is hard to mash the songs and make them sound good. That’s why I always have a theme in mind before I start working. I would put the songs I think will match the theme and ensure that the lyrics gel well with each other.
It definitely is hard to mash the songs and make them sound good. That’s why I always have a theme in mind before I start working. I would put the songs I think will match the theme and ensure that the lyrics gel well with each other.
How do you plan to take Indian music on a global platform.
I started the campaign #TakeIndiaToWorld when I was listed in the 'Top 100 DJs’ in the world. The ranking has definitely grown higher this year — I am Top 33 now. I think it is important that the world knows that our music is also good and one can also dance to it.
I started the campaign #TakeIndiaToWorld when I was listed in the 'Top 100 DJs’ in the world. The ranking has definitely grown higher this year — I am Top 33 now. I think it is important that the world knows that our music is also good and one can also dance to it.
Your future projects.
I’m currently working on a lot of remixes. I’m also trying to make old school music appealing for the youngsters, so the mixing will take a lot of time. It’s important that the medley is the same but the sound is what the listeners will enjoy.
I’m currently working on a lot of remixes. I’m also trying to make old school music appealing for the youngsters, so the mixing will take a lot of time. It’s important that the medley is the same but the sound is what the listeners will enjoy.
If you could change one thing about the music industry, what would it be?
People don’t respect DJs in the country and the amount of work they put into the music. There is no award category for the best remixes here. I am doing my best to prove that DJs are as important as any other musicians in the industry.
People don’t respect DJs in the country and the amount of work they put into the music. There is no award category for the best remixes here. I am doing my best to prove that DJs are as important as any other musicians in the industry.
Three things we don’t know about you.
Everyone thinks a DJ usually listens to dance numbers but I prefer soulful music. Monopoly is one of my favourite board games, especially because I win. If you were to raid my cupboard, you will find clothes that are mostly dark in colour.
Everyone thinks a DJ usually listens to dance numbers but I prefer soulful music. Monopoly is one of my favourite board games, especially because I win. If you were to raid my cupboard, you will find clothes that are mostly dark in colour.